abametapir (Xeglyze)

Indications

• topical treatment of head lice infestation in patients >= 6 months of age

Dosage

7.4 MG/ML Topical Lotion

Adverse effects

• most common (> 1%)
  • erythema, rash, skin burning sensation, contact dermatitis, vomiting, eye irritation, pruritus, hair color changes

Mechanism of action

• metalloproteinase inhibitor

More general terms

• antiparasitic agent
• topical agent
• enzyme inhibitor

Database

• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=15664
• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=23248833